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Definition of unhandled

unhandled

/ʌnˈhændəld/
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• adjective

1

Not managed, addressed, or resolved; in computing, referring to an error or exception that lacks a routine to process it.

Example

"The application crashed unexpectedly due to an unhandled exception in the database module."

2

Not having been physically touched, held, or trained by humans.

Example

"The young colts remained unhandled until they were brought into the stable for training."

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• Rhymes for unhandled

• Nearby Words

unhampered
unhand
unhandicapped
unhandled
unhandy
unhappily
unhappiness

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unhandled. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unhandled
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